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Title: SADDLING UP TO STORAGE

Author: Fonseca, Brian Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: eWeek, v23 n14 p13(2) Publication Date: Apr 3, 2006
  ISSN: 1530-6283
  Illustrations: Charts
URL of Publication: http://www.eweek.com

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator, and IBM BladeCenter are among products and vendors highlighted in a discussion of Microsofts strategy for getting more customers among small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) by reducing cost and complexity and through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) deals. At the Storage Networking World conference, Microsoft will announce availability of Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2 through various OEM deals. Microsoft will also announce support for a software-based storage area network (SAN) boot of Windows Server 2003 using iSCSI and new enhancements for Microsofts Simple SAN for Windows Server Program. IDC says the SMB market will expand fast, and, in a report on a study, IDC said SMBs will more aggressively pursue more-advanced storage offerings over the next 12 months. SMBs will make their highest priorities increased storage capacity, says the study. Bob Muglia of Microsoft calls the strategy universal distributed storage and defines the plan as a long-term commitment to reduce storage costs for customers. OEM products set for availability include the Dell PowerEdge 830 (followed soon by Dell PowerEdge 2900), the entry level Hewlett-Packard (HP) ProLiant ML310 Storage Server and ProLiant DL100 G2 Storage Server, and the mid-level ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage server and high end ProLiant DL585 Storage Server.

Special Features: Charts

Companies:
IBM Corp Microsoft Corp

Products:
IBM BladeCenter Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator
Microsoft Windows Storage Server SMB (Small and Midsized Businesses)

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